Apple MacBook Neo vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
40.4Performance94.7
29.8Display38.4
20Battery94.7
86.4Portability59.3
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo6 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+75) and performance (+54). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 59
- 35% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.9 kg
- 29% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 17.9 mm
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 20
- 2300% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 8 GB
- 800% higher charging: 180 W vs 20 W
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 192 GB+2300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 2,048 GB+700% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 96 Wh+163% |
| Charging | 20 W | 180 W+800% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+35% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+29% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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